The Simple Things

Today's tropical Thursday is just a few of my favorite pictures.

These are just the simple things that make this island what it is. I love that this place is a true Bahamian place drenched with culture.

Today's drink of choisce is Kalik. I love it!

The simple things that i love about Harbour Island...

-Driving golf carts

-Drinking a beer no matter what time of day it is

-the pink sandy beaches

-waving to everyone

-boat rides

-sunsets

-the chickens that roam the streets and wake you up at 7 AM

-the potcakes

-and most of all my friends!!

This is my last tropical Thursday post...I'm headed off the island in 2 days. These are just some of the things that I will miss once I'm gone.

Happy Thursday loves.

XoXo

Tropical Thursday

I've been slacking on my tropical Thursday posts so I'm just gonna do some catching up.

{ONE}

I'm loving this place...I have good days and bad days, but I think it's due to the fact that I have so much time to think. I'm always wondering if I'm doing the right thing by being here, away from my family and friends. I also worry that the longer I put off starting a career, the harder it's going to be to get a job. I know that I've already lost so much since I graduated. Anyways...moving on to a happier note.

{TWO}

I love that everyday is a new adventure. Aside from eating and water stuff, there isn't much to do here.

Luckily for me I love food and I love being in the water and trying new things.

On a regular basis, we are swimming, beaching, boating, snorkeling, shell collecting, island hopping, and doing various water sports.

This past weekend, I went scuba diving for the first time and yesterday we went kayaking.

It was so much fun!!!! I love this part of island living!!!

{THREE}

I love how friendly everyone is...anytime I get in the golf cart to go anywhere, I wave and am waved to by just about everyone I pass.

Everyone knows everyone and it's just so heartfelt!

{FOUR}

This pretty much sums up my life in Harbour Island...most of the time!!

Okay, so now it's time for thirsty Thursday.

My drink of choice today is a wine spritzer.

I admit, I've never really had one, but since I'm on a big wine kick I thought it only makes since to pick a drink that contains wine.

Ingredients:

4 oz white wine

club soda or mineral water

lime wedge for garnish

Preparation:

Fill a white wine glass or highball glass with ice.

Pour in the wine.

Top with club soda or mineral water.

Garnish with a lime wedge.

Enjoy!!!

Okay lovies, have a wonderful Thursday!

XoXo

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Tropical Thursday

Thanks for stopping by for another tropical Thursday!!

Today I'm going to share with you guys The Lone Tree.

This tree is known to be one of the most photographed places on the island. It's at the perfect spot for ideal sunset pics. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to see this spot at sunset, but I can only imagine how gorgeous it would be.

Today, I am also linking up for thirsty Thursday.

I have really been loving cosmos lately.

I love this glass too!!!

Enjoying a cosmo....

Happy Thursday lovies!

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Tropical Thursday

Today is the day. I want to remember every single thing I can about this island. I'm seriously living the dream here. There are so many details that I'm afraid I'll forget if I don't document it. So I've dedicated Thursday as the day that I will write about the island and things that I want to remember.

Today, I'm going to share the history of a cool little haunted house.

I've only been to the mansion once, but it quickly became one of my favorite places. It's so peaceful. Newlyweds bought the house in the 1940's, but the wife became ill so they left to get her medical treatment and never returned.

Over the years, the house remained empty due to it's history and was then termed haunted. It was even burned.

The house is now a a great tourist site and has even been used for weddings.

Miss Universe

I think the place is absolutely amazing!!

It's also been used for big parties. I would love to have a party there. Speaking of parties, today is thirsty Thursday!

Today's drink...Goombay Smash, preferably frozen!!

If you like rum, pineapple and coconut, this drink might be for you.

Goombay Smash Recipe

Ice cubes

6 tablespoons pineapple juice

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup Malibu rum or other coconut-flavored rum

2 tablespoons light rum

2 tablespoons gold rum

2 tablespoons dark rum

2 pineapple wedges

2 orange slices

Preparation

Fill cocktail shaker with ice; add pineapple juice, orange juice, and all rum. Cover and shake until very cold. Fill 2 short glasses with ice. Strain cocktail mixture over, dividing equally. Garnish with pineapple wedges and orange slices. Raise glass and toast.

Happy almost Friday blog friends!!

XoXo

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Tropical Thursday

There are so many cool and unique things about the island. I have decided to have tropical Thursday every week to share and remember the cool things about Harbour Island.

So my cool fact this week is that golf carts are the way to get around.

Everyone drives golf carts. I love it!

Some people do have cars, but from what I hear it is mostly just to make a statement. I think it's a bit unnecessary.

My family, in addition to the golf cart, also has a mini moke. It's adorable and absolutely necessary with such a big family.

So there is my cool fact for the day. I'm also linking up for thirsty Thursday because it fits with my tropical Thursday theme.

Today, I am thirsty for this...

Sweet tea on a hot day...can't beat it!!

Happy Thursday!!!

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